Shutdown Survival Guide: What Stays Open (and What Doesn’t) When the Government Closes
As a government shutdown looms, here’s a clear breakdown of which federal services continue—and which stop—impacting millions of Americans.
As a government shutdown looms, here’s a clear breakdown of which federal services continue—and which stop—impacting millions of Americans.
President Trump and top congressional leaders failed to reach a budget deal in a high-stakes meeting, pushing the U.S. closer to a government shutdown.
A gunman killed at least four people and set fire to a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Details on the suspect and timeline inside.
While Buy Now, Pay Later plans let travelers book trips in installments, they come with hidden fees, no insurance, and repayment obligations—even if plans change.
In coal-rich West Virginia, residents are struggling with some of the nation’s highest power bills—nearly 1 in 5 are behind on payments as rates climb 27% since 2022.
North Carolina has discontinued a successful Medicaid pilot that provided food, housing, and transportation to Hurricane Helene survivors, sparking fears of worsening health outcomes.
President Trump’s new import tariffs are hitting small businesses hardest, forcing owners to cut staff, shrink products, or risk losing customers with price increases.
The expiration of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit is triggering a sharp sales decline, forcing automakers to scale back production and delay new models until the market stabilizes.
Eric Adams’s re-election campaign unraveled as support from his core Black and working-class base evaporated amid scandals and policy missteps, leaving him polling below 10%.
A student-led initiative called the Reconnect Movement is spreading across U.S. campuses, encouraging phone-free socializing to combat digital isolation and improve mental health.